Pasiphila vieta

Pasiphila vieta is a moth in the family Geometridae. It was first described by George Hudson in 1950. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in Egmont National Park. Adults are on the wing in December.

Taxonomy

This species was first described by George Hudson in 1950 using specimens collected by Amy Castle at Mount Taranaki at an elevation of 3,200ft and originally named Chloroclystis vieta. In 1971 John S. Dugdale placed this species in the genus Pasiphila. When confirming this placement in 1988 Dugdale raised the possibility that this species may be synonymous with Pasiphila lunata. The female holotype is held at Te Papa.

Description

Hudson described this species as follows:

Distribution

This species is endemic to New Zealand and has been collected at Egmont National Park.

Behaviour

Adults of this species are on the wing in December.